During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island (‘Hashima Island’) to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
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Friday, August 4, 2017 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
The Battleship Island is based on a true story during WWII when Korea was under the colonial rule of Japan. In 1944, 400 conscripted Korean civilians head out to Hashima Island. Nicknamed “The Battleship Island” after its resemblance to a war vessel, many were lured by false promises of high wages. Upon arrival, they found that workers are forced into slave labor. As the U.S. launches a massive counterattack on Japan, the Japanese decide to blow up the island in order to bury the truth about their awful treatment of the Korean slave labors. A Korean independence activist discovers the plan and works with others on the island for a mass escape.
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- 2017 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
The Battleship Island Release Date: When was the film released?
The Battleship Island was a Limited release in 2017 on Friday, August 4, 2017. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Kidnap, The Dark Tower and Detroit.
As a Limited release, The Battleship Island will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.